Salt Beer Factory food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bradford
Salt Beer Factory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 199 Bingley Road, Shipley, BD18 4DH
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Salt Beer Factory among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Salt Beer Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Salt Beer Factory none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Salt Beer Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binns of Saltaire Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Aagrah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Baildon Glen Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Bracken Hall House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bar Remedy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Salt Beer Factory
What is Salt Beer Factory's food hygiene rating?
Salt Beer Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Salt Beer Factory safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salt Beer Factory last inspected?
Salt Beer Factory was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Salt Beer Factory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Salt Beer Factory compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Salt Beer Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Salt Beer Factory and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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